Meridian Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | Harbour Avenue, CB23 7DD |
| School Website | www.meridianprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1223262423 |
| URN | 110626 |
School Census
| Total | 212 |
| Girls/Boys | 101/111 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.6%/52.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 22 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 30/01/2018 | Good |
| 08/12/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/12/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 03 July 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 30 January 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 July 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 08 December 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 07 November 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 March 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 06 February 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 23 May 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.8 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | 1.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 73% |
| no | 27% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |